Chalmette, LA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Chalmette, LA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 124 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Chalmette, LA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

333 mi

Bossier City, LA

Quickest Drive

29m

Marrero, LA

Plan Around Chalmette, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Chalmette, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Laplace, LA to Chalmette, LA 35.3 mi · 53m Slidell, LA to Chalmette, LA 28.2 mi · 35m Marrero, LA to Chalmette, LA 11.3 mi · 29m

Continue From Chalmette, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Chalmette, LA to Bossier City, LA 333 mi · 6h 17m Chalmette, LA to Alexandria, LA 209.3 mi · 4h 9m Chalmette, LA to Baton Rouge, LA 87.6 mi · 1h 50m Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA 64 mi · 1h 29m

Trips from Chalmette, LA

Chalmette, LA to Bossier City, LA

333 mi 6h 17m

Chalmette, LA to Alexandria, LA

209.3 mi 4h 9m

Chalmette, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

87.6 mi 1h 50m

Chalmette, LA to Houma, LA

64 mi 1h 29m

Chalmette, LA to Slidell, LA

27.8 mi 34m

Chalmette, LA to Kenner, LA

20.1 mi 34m

Driving from Chalmette, LA

The typical drive from Chalmette, LA covers about 124 miles and takes around 2h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 333 miles (6h 17m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Chalmette, LA are Bossier City, LA (333 mi, 6h 17m), Alexandria, LA (209.3 mi, 4h 9m), Baton Rouge, LA (87.6 mi, 1h 50m), Houma, LA (64 mi, 1h 29m), and Slidell, LA (27.8 mi, 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 124-mile drive from Chalmette, LA, expect to burn about 4.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Chalmette, LA and 3 routes heading into Chalmette, LA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 333 miles.

The longest mapped route from Chalmette, LA covers 333 miles and takes approximately 6h 17m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Chalmette, LA runs about 124 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Chalmette, LA include Bossier City, LA, Alexandria, LA, Baton Rouge, LA and Houma, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Chalmette, LA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

22,447

Median Income

$56,875

Median Home Value

$203,800

Median Age

34.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Chalmette, LA

Chalmette is a suburb of New Orleans in Louisiana, USA. Chalmette is the "Parish seat" (equivalent to a county in other states) of Saint Bernard Parish, known to locals simply as "The Parish".

Like New Orleans, Chalmette was damaged severely by the flooding which came with levee failures from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. While 20% of New Orleans was above the flooding, Chalmette experienced the disaster of 100% flooding. The largest concentration of businesses and restaurants of the rebuilt Chalmette are along the major streets of Paris Road, St. Bernard Highway, and Judge Perez Drive.

Battle of New Orleans site 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. This is where Andrew Jackson stopped the British invasion during the War of 1812. Informative displays explain the battle. Chalmette National Cemetery is adjacent. De la Ronde Plantation ruins The remains of the old plantation house that served as British headquarters during their unsuccessful campaign to conquer Louisiana is now on the median of St. Bernard Highway a block up from Paris Road. Not much is left other than sections of ruined brick walls, but worth a quick look for history buffs if you're in the area.

Some of the restaurants in Chalmette, and in the town of Meraux which is just to the east of Chalmette. Jeanfrau's, 2324 Paris Road. M-Sa 8AM-7PM. Half grocery store, half restaurant, serving po-boys and simple local fare. Crave 3201 E. Judge Perez, Meraux. Hearty Cajun-style food. Tel: +1 504-676-3697 Rocky & Carlo's Restaurant & Bar, 613 W. St. Bernard Hwy. A favorite local institution for generations, serving ample portions of po-boys, New Orleans style and Louisiana Italian cooking. Lunch and dinner, Tel: +1 504-279-8323

Rocky & Carlo's, listed above More bars on and around Paris Road at St. Bernard Highway.

From central New Orleans, drive down Claiborne Avenue, which becomes Judge Perez in the Parish, or Rampart Street/St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans, which becomes St. Bernard Highway in the Parish. From I-10 in Eastern New Orleans, take 510 South which becomes Paris Road.

Drive. If you get off the main thoroghfares, drive with extra attention, as some side streets are still in need of repaving after buckling in the flood.

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